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Welcome to Stories of Grit and Grace

Jenniffer Clifford

Positive Changes

Sep 27, 2021 | Grit

Paused programs, redeployed into a new place, hotel living, new connections, and growth were all things Jenniffer, interim Coordinator of our Geriatric community-based programs, experienced this past year.

Maeghan Gaier

Helping Hand

Sep 27, 2021 | Grace

Maeghan, RPN, stepped up to support our new inpatient unit with incoming patients, most being residents of Long-Term Care homes who had beaten COVID-19.

Bonnie Bastien

Challenges of Change

Sep 27, 2021 | Grace

During the pandemic, Bonnie, an RN with our Bariatric Clinic was redeployed to an inpatient unit where she faced challenges and uncertainties, which ended up bonding everyone together.

Janay Warren

A Whole New World

Sep 27, 2021 | Grace

After being redeployed, Janay felt overwhelmed and in a whole new world. But seeing happiness and connections had a lasting impact.

Wendy Jeffrey

The Old Normal

Sep 27, 2021 | Grace

Through the support of her coworkers and the security of being vaccinated, Wendy's spirits are beginning to lift again.

Maciah Telfer

The Circle of Life

Sep 27, 2021 | Grit

For Communications Coordinator, Maciah, going through the normalcy of pregnancy and welcoming a baby into her family during a pandemic was an unique and abnormal experience.

Dr. Andrea Steen

Practicing Gratitude

Sep 27, 2021 | Grace

"It was a time of the greatest excitement and then the biggest disappointment." HDGH Chief of Staff, Dr. Andrea Steen shares how the pandemic impacted her and her family.

Kelly Francoeur

Through New Eyes

Sep 27, 2021 | Grit

Kelly, RPN, was redeployed to care for our city's homeless population throughout this past year; leaving a lasting impact on her.

Dr. Anna McLachlan

The Pandemic Soundtrack

Sep 27, 2021 | Grit

HDGH Neuropsychologist, Dr. Anne turned to the power of music to navigate through the changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.